Lisa Crist
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in several different healthcare environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with appointments and referrals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes and other routine nursing procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2004 - 12.2016
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO12-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO12-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Preventive care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient safety protocols
- Epic EMR software
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Colorado licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- EKG administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Cultural competence
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
LPN lead for 7 years in a General Surgery department.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Colorado Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2017 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2004 - 12.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Emily Griffith Technical College
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